Wide plains beneath a dramatic sky

Under a big sky

5 days: Amboseli & Tsavo. Elephants at first light in Amboseli, then the red earth and long views of Tsavo.

Day by day

A sample route. We’ll adjust the pace, stays and extras to suit you.

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi to Amboseli

    South through Maasai country to Amboseli, arriving for lunch and an afternoon drive among the swamps.

  2. Day 2

    Amboseli at first light

    An early start for the clearest mountain views, then time with the elephant herds.

  3. Day 3

    Across to Tsavo

    A scenic drive east into Tsavo West, with a stop at Mzima Springs on the way.

  4. Day 4

    Tsavo's wide country

    A full day exploring, with lava flows, red-dusted elephants and very few other vehicles.

  5. Day 5

    Back to Nairobi, or on to the coast

    Return to Nairobi, or continue to Mombasa and add a few days by the sea.

Make this one yours.

Tell us your dates and who’s coming. We’ll send back a tailored plan and a clear price, usually within a day.

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